Wednesday 3 February, 19:30

From Florence to Moscow — Memory and Virtuosity

Led by violinist Pierre Fouchenneret, this programme juxtaposes two facets of Tchaikovsky: the sunlit nostalgia of Souvenir de Florence and the burning virtuosity of the Violin Concerto in D major, op.35, presented here in a newly commissioned arrangement by D. Walter. An accompanying string ensemble shapes warm, sensuous textures while phrasing shifts from intimate lyricism to high-voltage virtuosity. The concert balances reflection and display, inviting listeners into a dialogue between Mediterranean warmth and Russian ardour.

Rue Jean-François-Bartholoni 6,
Switzerland
Photo Credit: avanlanche studio
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Photo Credit: avanlanche studio

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